BAASCH Posted May 20, 2016 Share #61 Posted May 20, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) [...] Zeiss Ikophot...old tech, very accurate, no batteries with incident screen...just rather nice in a small pocketable leather shape... ikophot.jpg Tempting. And dirt cheap on eBay. It doesn't have a 'dome', is that a drawback? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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david strachan Posted May 20, 2016 Share #62 Posted May 20, 2016 Tempting. And dirt cheap on eBay. It doesn't have a 'dome', is that a drawback? It has a "dome", a slip on translucent screen, which one cans see in the picture. Keep in mind these selenium light meters are not the best for low light eg inside lighting. But for daytime they work very well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted May 20, 2016 Share #63 Posted May 20, 2016 (edited) An incident meter should be placed on the subject with the dome pointing at the camera. You can get away with taking a reading at the camera position if the light at the subject is identical. Edited May 20, 2016 by pico 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted May 20, 2016 Share #64 Posted May 20, 2016 (edited) It is used like this! Exceptions are obvious - where the scene, especially a flat-lit scenic has the same light falling on your meter (held vertically) at the camera. Oi, the errors with light meter applications amaze me. I have a middle initial, 'B' which stands for Bracket. . Edited May 20, 2016 by pico Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abram Posted May 20, 2016 Share #65 Posted May 20, 2016 I use a Sekonic L-558r that I've had for probably 10 years when I am doing any kind of studio work or I pack my hasselblad. But if I'm just out shooting on film I just use an app on my phone to get a base reading and shoot with those settings until the light changes dramatically. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAASCH Posted May 21, 2016 Share #66 Posted May 21, 2016 I use a Sekonic L-558r that I've had for probably 10 years when I am doing any kind of studio work or I pack my hasselblad. But if I'm just out shooting on film I just use an app on my phone to get a base reading and shoot with those settings until the light changes dramatically. Which app is that? And do you use it with one of those white lumi-dome attachments? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abram Posted May 22, 2016 Share #67 Posted May 22, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Which app is that? And do you use it with one of those white lumi-dome attachments? I just have stuck to this one even though other options have shown up with nicer user interfaces: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pocket-light-meter/id381698089?mt=8 It does exactly what I need it to do and based on film results it's proven itself to be fairly accurate. I don't have any attachments, I just meter the back of my hand in whichever lighting environment I'm shooting in and then use that as my baseline setting on my camera (and adjust from there as needed) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted May 22, 2016 Share #68 Posted May 22, 2016 I do Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted May 22, 2016 Share #69 Posted May 22, 2016 An incident meter should be placed on the subject with the dome pointing at the camera. You can get away with taking a reading at the camera position if the light at the subject is identical. Correct - I just take a reading from where I'm standing if the light is consistent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted May 22, 2016 Share #70 Posted May 22, 2016 "I just meter the back of my hand" When tan or winter white? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblitz Posted May 23, 2016 Share #71 Posted May 23, 2016 Sekonic L398A. Apart from how useful it is, and the fact that it doesn't need batteries, it is also a beautifully-made object that is a pleasure to use. A Leica amongst light-meters. Sekonic Light Meter: L-398A Studio Deluxe III Exposure Meter - Overview (A link to Sekonik's own site.) Agreed ....... perfect meter to accompany my M4 and MA -- become quite fast with it as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted June 2, 2016 Share #72 Posted June 2, 2016 I still use my Sekonic L-508 when shooting Tri-X in my M4-P. I never see other photographers using a hand meter, though. It is probably thought to be the province of photographic warlocks in today's selfie mad tsunami of iPhone "photographers." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mute-on Posted June 2, 2016 Share #73 Posted June 2, 2016 (edited) I use the meter in my MP and don't double check it against a hand held. However, I use a Sekonic L308 in incident mode with my M2. I actually enjoy metering separately and shooting without the red triangles Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited June 2, 2016 by Mute-on 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandokan Posted June 3, 2016 Share #74 Posted June 3, 2016 Mostly for medium format but also with film cameras with in built meter when the lighting is tricky, I use Sekonic L208 in incident mode. I also have the 758 but rarely carry it with me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atournas Posted June 5, 2016 Share #75 Posted June 5, 2016 I use handheld meters with the meterless MF's and I even use one with the M6 when incident light is the best choice. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ricoh Posted March 9, 2017 Share #76 Posted March 9, 2017 Just purchased a Sekonic 758DR, early days yet as only arrived the day before. One thing annoying, why only one lens cap supplied when there are two optics in the reflected pathway, either can get damaged. Not using flash so no immediate intention to use it for anything other than incident or reflected in daylight - just wondering how long the battery will last. (I know it's a bit like the length of string, thing). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
honcho Posted March 9, 2017 Share #77 Posted March 9, 2017 Just purchased a Sekonic 758DR.... Great choice in and away from the studio. The L758DR is especially useful if you use a digital camera for landscape photography and take the time to calibrate the meter with your camera. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
01af Posted March 9, 2017 Share #78 Posted March 9, 2017 What's the difference between Sekonic L758D and L758DR? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentShutter Posted March 9, 2017 Share #79 Posted March 9, 2017 Gossen Lunasix F - only when I shoot with old mechanic cameras like the Leica M3 - Nikon F - Nikkormats and the Hassi 500 CM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted March 9, 2017 Share #80 Posted March 9, 2017 What's the difference between Sekonic L758D and L758DR? About $100 USD. See http://lightmetervs.com/sekonic-l-758dr-vs-l-758d-light-meter-or-digital-master/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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